Cessna Citation CJ1 vs Hawker 400
The Beechjet/Hawker 400 (light jet, ~462 kt, JT15D engines) and Cessna CitationJet CJ1 (entry light jet, ~389 kt, single-pilot) are light-jet entry competitors — the Hawker 400 is faster with a larger cabin; the CJ1 is single-pilot certified with lower operating cost.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 83
- Median asking
- $1,549,000
- Range
- $999,000–$2,159,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 14
- Model years available
- 1993–2008
- For sale now
- 44
- Median asking
- $1,285,000
- Range
- $635,000–$1,631,850
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1986–2017
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna Citation CJ1 | Hawker 400 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation CJ1 | Hawker 400 |
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| Price Range | $999,000 – $2,159,000 | $635,000 – $1,631,850 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 359 kts (665 km/h) | 450 kts (833 km/h) |
| Range | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 1,351 nm (2,502 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,600 lbs (4,808 kg) | 16,300 lbs (7,394 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 357.0 gal (1351 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 110.0 GPH (416 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $260,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $280,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $1,800 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna Citation CJ1
Hawker 400
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation CJ1 or Hawker 400?
Bottom line: Choose the CJ1 for single-pilot certification, Williams FJ44 fuel economy and the largest light-jet support network. Choose the Hawker 400 for ~70 kt more speed and the larger cabin — accepting two-crew operations and higher JT15D fuel burn.
Pick the Citation CJ1 if…
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 43.
Pick the 400 if…
- Budget matters — from $635,000 vs $999,000, you save ~$364,000.
- More seats — 8 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 450 kts vs 359 kts.
- Longer range — 1351 nm vs 1150 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.